Ming Dynasty: I, Yan Maoqing, am truly radiating auspicious energy!

Chapter 113 Revenge, No food, no overnight stays!

"Have you managed to find out exactly what happened?"

Surprised and suspicious, Yan Shifan then subconsciously asked another question.

"The young master instructed me to observe secretly, so I didn't dare to go up and ask."

The servant, still prostrating, continued...

"The other constables, after leaving the Yan residence, also dared not face anyone. They helped each other and hurriedly slipped into the alley to take a detour..."

"Useless! You're all damn useless! If Yan Liang were here, you wouldn't be so rigid!"

Yan Shifan kicked the servant to the ground and cursed loudly in anger.

This "Yan Liang" was none other than Yan Shifan's most trusted and trusted servant, just as Yan Nian was to Yan Song.

However, Yan Liang was currently on other business as instructed by him. He had just left the capital yesterday with two attendants and headed south...

After finishing his tirade, he frowned, pondered for a moment, and then immediately turned to Yan Song and said:
"Father, you go change into civilian clothes to prepare for receiving the guests. I'll go to the Shuntian Prefecture government office to find out more about this matter!"

"Come back to me!"

Yan Song listened for a while and finally understood what was going on. He immediately stopped him.
“Since this matter is ‘unrelated’ to you, even if it’s a huge deal, you shouldn’t get involved right now. Are you afraid that the officials below won’t report to you? What’s the rush?”

When Yan Song used the word "nothing to do," he clearly emphasized it, making it obvious that he meant something.

"..."

Yan Shifan was taken aback upon hearing this, but quickly regained his composure.

My father was right to remind me. Since he had cleared himself of the matter beforehand, if he were to get involved now, he might indeed be dragged into some trouble for no reason.

Some things in the imperial court don't require evidence; one can simply speculate based on the people involved and report them to the emperor. This can arouse suspicion from above, leading to serious consequences.

Especially now, when the situation is becoming increasingly unpredictable, we should remain calm and wait until we understand the truth before taking any action.

He was swayed by his emotions again and acted impulsively...

However, this did not stop Yan Shifan from becoming increasingly angry and feeling more and more cheated as he thought about it.

Now he has prepared the banquet, invited the guests, and boasted to his father in Haikou, but in the end he has made such a huge mistake. It's like losing both his wife and his army.

Is there anything more reprehensible than this in the world?
He doesn't agree!
Yan Maoqing was one thing, but what ability did his wife have to so easily break his sure-kill move?
at this time.

Finally, a shout came from outside:
"Grand Secretary Zhai has arrived!"

"Calm down, we'll talk about this after the banquet... Go out and greet them first, I'll change into casual clothes and come shortly."

Yan Song patted Yan Shifan on the shoulder, gave him a final look of disappointment, and then turned and walked deeper into the Yan residence.

……

While the guests at the Yan residence were toasting and exchanging drinks, Yan Maoqing finally finished his get out of class and returned home.

"Whew—the pulse is back!"

As he jumped down from the carriage, he appeared completely different, radiant and full of energy.

Bai Lu still personally greeted him beside the carriage.

However, Yan Maoqing could tell at a glance that Bai Lu was in low spirits today, or rather, worried, and even had a hint of guilt in her eyes, looking like a child who had done something wrong.

"Madam, what's wrong?"

Yan Maoqing's smile faded, and he asked in confusion.

"My lord, please forgive me!"

Bai Lu's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and her long, slender legs, hidden beneath her clothes, buckled at the knees, causing her to kneel down.

"The Bai family has caused trouble for my husband. Although I have tried my best to make amends, I would not dare to complain if my husband divorces me because of this!"

"Please forgive me, sir..."

Upon seeing this, all the maids and servants knelt down to apologize to Yan Maoqing.

"What's happening here?"

Yan Maoqing was completely bewildered.
"Did you beat the Emperor, or the eunuch he sent to deliver the imperial decree?"

"How dare I..."

Bai Lu and the others smiled bitterly to themselves upon hearing this. Even at a time like this, this master was still so unreliable, saying all sorts of outlandish things.

"Since you didn't hit the Emperor or the eunuch, the sky won't collapse, so what big deal could it be?"

Yan Maoqing stepped forward to help Bailu up, then waved to the group of maids and servants.
"Get up, all of you, get up."

"My lady, please come inside and we can talk. No matter how big the problem is, your husband will take care of it. There's a saying that goes, 'Husband and wife are like birds in the same forest...'"

"!"

Bai Lu stiffened upon hearing this; the next sentence was certainly not a kind word.

But then Yan Maoqing smoothly continued with the next line:
"...They would bite each other once the cage was closed."

……

After a long while, "Bang!"

Yan Maoqing slammed his fist on the table and stood up, veins bulging, his ferocious face looking as if he wanted to devour someone alive.

"Don't blame your family. If you have something to say, come at me. But to come at my wife while I'm not home is unacceptable. I'll repay this debt tenfold!"

Bai Lu has already recounted the whole story to him in detail.

After she ordered her servants to bring the four constables into the reception hall with sticks, the constables, confused and intimidated by the scene, did not dare to sit down.

After all, being a yamen runner wasn't easy these days. Without a high-ranking superior accompanying them on missions, there were instances where someone could be beaten to death on the spot if they inadvertently offended a powerful figure they shouldn't have.

Even if they die, it's all in vain; there's no one willing to speak up for them.

What no one knows is...

In fact, when the four of them arrived at Shengjiang Hutong, a place only true high-ranking officials and nobles were qualified to stay in, and saw the outrageously extravagant gate of the Yan residence, their hearts had already begun to pound. Seeing the imposing and menacing scene before them, their anxiety only intensified...

Then, when Bai Lu came out dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and sat behind a gauze curtain to meet the four men, it made the four men even more terrified.

Having lived in the capital for a long time, even if they were ignorant, they knew what this attire represented!
Lady of Imperial Decree!

Wasn't it agreed that the person being arrested today would only be the wife of a junior official? How did a noblewoman suddenly appear?!

Although they were filled with suspicion, none of them doubted it.

Because this is the capital city, because this is under the emperor's nose, absolutely no one would dare to impersonate a noblewoman under the emperor's very nose!

Then comes the time for White Dew to shine.

She immediately accused them of "disrespecting the imperial consorts," berate them harshly, and even threatened to order them to be beaten to death and drag their corpses into the palace to ask the emperor for justice.

One of the four couldn't even withstand the pressure of the first round and wet his pants on the spot.

Bai Lu continued to press on, using the opportunity to interrogate the whistleblower and the official who issued the arrest warrant.

The four of them dared not act rashly any longer and immediately revealed everything they knew...

After all, they only have a small monthly salary, and they don't want to risk their lives. If the sky falls, their superiors should take the blame; why should they take the blame themselves?
Thus, Bai Lu easily uncovered the most superficial identity of her enemy:
One of them was Zhang Yusheng, a fellow newly appointed Jinshi from Jiangxi, who was currently observing government affairs at the Ministry of Rites. It was he who went to the Shuntian Prefecture government office to report the matter.

The other one was Li Xingguo, the judge of the Shuntian Prefecture, who stamped and issued the arrest warrant!
"My lord, I have already sent someone to travel back to Jiangxi day and night. My father can surely ensure that someone goes back to our hometown to investigate and find no evidence..."

Seeing Yan Maoqing's unprecedented rage, Bai Lu felt even more guilty and gently wiped away her tears, adding sadly.

"You did a great job, worthy of being my wife, Yan Maoqing's wife!"

Yan Maoqing saw this and felt the pain in his heart. He slightly suppressed the ferocity on his face and gently stroked Bailu's head to comfort her.

"Husband..."

Bai Lu was slightly taken aback, her pretty face flushed, and then she seemed to understand and bent down.

"Oh, madam, wait a moment! Now is not the time!"

Yan Maoqing quickly pulled him back, reassuring him to sit down, but then his eyes flashed with murderous intent.
“Zhang Yusheng, you have a path to heaven but you refuse to take it, and you insist on forcing your way into hell. Now you can’t blame me.”

"Li Xingguo is nothing more than a pawn to be manipulated, so let's not even mention him."

"Heh, the Ministry of Rites? The Shuntian Prefecture government office?"

“Yan Song… Yan Shifan… I know that even if it’s you, you will definitely handle things very cleanly.”

"Even if it really has nothing to do with you and I have wronged you, considering that I have done some things to provoke you in the past, you should accept this injustice. Consider it as eliminating the threat in advance and showing you my methods!"

"How dare you set your sights on my wife... Now that it's begun, there's no turning back!"

"Madam, I won't eat. I'll go out for a bit!"

As he spoke, Yan Maoqing turned and strode quickly out of the house, his urging echoing from inside the courtyard:

"Get the car ready! Get the car ready right away!"

"..."

Watching Yan Maoqing's retreating figure, Bai Lu's blush gradually faded, and a hint of worry appeared deep in her beautiful eyes.

It seemed as if she was only now truly getting to know Yan Maoqing, the man she had entrusted her life to.

Despite what had happened, he never blamed himself or complained about the Bai family.

This sense of responsibility and protection gave her a sense of security she had never experienced before, even more solid and profound than the security her father had given her since childhood.

And he was clearly not as easy to get along with as he usually seemed.

Judging from his words, he must be heading out to deal with this matter now, seeking revenge for any wrongs and settling any scores.

They didn't even have time to eat.

They can't even wait until the next day.

However, he seemed to have mentioned Yan Song and Yan Shifan just now, and the reason was simply that he had offended them before... Isn't this reason for going against the Heavenly Gang too unreasonable?
Most importantly, Yan Song was the Minister of Rites, a second-rank official in the imperial court.

My husband is just a low-ranking scholar with no official rank. If he were to oppose Yan Song now, would he really have a chance of winning?

This is what Bai Lu is most worried about. How can a junior scholar be compared with a second-rank minister? Isn't it like a mantis trying to stop a chariot or a mayfly trying to shake a tree?
My husband, even if we are to be their enemy, shouldn't we at least endure hardship and bide our time?
(End of this chapter)